Friday, March 1, 2013
Our picks for things to do near home this weekend.
"The Gondoliers" When/Where: March 1, 8 p.m.; March 2, 2 and 8 p.m.; Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School, 390 Lincoln Road The Buzz: The Sudbury Savoyards present Gilbert & Sullivan's The Gondoliers, with a full orchestra, large ensemble cast, singing and dancing, colorful costumes and sets, plus surprising twists and turns. Pricing: $24 for Adults, $18 for Seniors/Students, $12 for Children 12 and under Naturalist Fun: Animal Tracks, Scats & Signs When/Where: Saturday, March 2, 1 p.m.; Science Discovery Museum, 177 Main St. The Buzz: What animals are walking in your yard, neighborhood, or nearby woods? Learn to identify footprints and other signs animals leave. Also, sing songs, play games and touch and handle artifacts. Pricing: $11…
Friday, February 22, 2013
Our picks for things to do near home this weekend.
HOPEsudbury Collecting Food For Pet Shelters When/Where: Saturday, Feb. 23, 9 a.m., through March 8; Sudbury Grange #121, 326 Concord Road, Sudbury The Buzz: HOPEsudbury is supporting local animal shelters through a pet food drive to benefit the Buddy Dog Humane Society, the Neponset Valley Humane Society and the Forever Home Rescue of New England. Shelters have requested dry and canned cat food, small bags of puppy and adult Science Diet dry dog food and canned dog food (Science Diet, Natural Balance, or Halo). Art Exhibit at Acton Coffee House When/Where: During coffee house hours, through March 23; Acton Coffee House, 340 Great Road, Acton The Buzz: Acton Coffee House presents an art exhibit featuring the work of Jonathan Smith and …
Friday, February 15, 2013
Our picks for things to do near home this weekend.
Girl Scout Cookie Sale When/Where: Saturday, all day, at Eastern Mountain Sports, (145 Great Road, Acton) The Buzz: Those cute kids selling the cookies you can't resist will be at EMS all day Saturday. Get your Thin Mint fix. Price: $4 per box Musical Learning and Family Bonding When/Where: Saturday, 9:15 a.m., Atkinson Pool/Fairbank Community Center, (40 Fairbank Road, Sudbury) The Buzz: Kindermusik Family Time brings families together for a musical learning and bonding experience. Fun for the whole family! Price: Free Wayland Winter Farmers Market When/Where: Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Russell's Garden Center (397 Boston Post Road, Wayland) The Buzz: Stop by for fresh produce, bagels, homemade granola, chicken pot pies, local wine, …
Friday, February 1, 2013
Our picks for things to do close to home this weekend.
"Our History Matters: Rekindling Awe, Aspiration and Civic Attachment" When/Where: Sunday, 2 p.m. at Sudbury Town Hall (322 Concord Road, Sudbury) The Buzz: Historian and scholar William Hosley will be talking with guests about the importance of history and the need to rekindle awe, aspiration and civic attachment in our local communities. Price: Free, but donations will be accepted. Winter Carnival at NARA Park When/Where: Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. at NARA Park (25 Ledgerock Way, Acton) Why Go: This carnival promises everything from human dogsled races (not even sure what that means) to marshmallow toasting, music, a Chinese martial arts demo and more. Price: Admission is free; some activities require a fee. "Focus on Feeders" Midwinter …
Friday, January 25, 2013
Our picks for things to do near home this weekend.
11th Annual Summer Camp Fair When/Where: Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School (390 Lincoln Road, Sudbury) The Buzz: Dreaming of summer (who isn't right now?) This annual camp fair will feature more than 80 camps of all varieties - day camps, overnight camps and even international camps - for kids in K-12th grade. Meet representatives from teh camps and receive assistance in choosing the perfect spot for your child or teen. Price: Free Art at Acton Coffee House When/Where: Ongoing display; Acton Coffee House (340 Great Road, Acton) The Buzz: An exhibit of artwork by Jonathan Smith and Cynthia Katz opened at the coffeehouse on Jan. 23. Escape the cold with a cup of something warm while you browse the works. Price: …
Friday, January 18, 2013
A few things to do during your long holiday weekend in Wayland, Weston, Sudbury and Acton.
Snowshoe Clinic When/Where: Saturday, 9 a.m.-noon at Memorial Forest (Dutton Road, Sudbury) The Buzz: Ever wonder what snowshoeing is all about? This is your chance to find out. The SVT and Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) of Acton and Northborough will teach the basics during this clinic. ring your own snowshoes or borrow a pair from the clinic instructors. Price: Free for Sudbury Valley Trustees members; $10 for non-members. Knights of Columbus Free Throw Tournament When/Where: Saturday, noon at Gen. John Nixon Elementary School (472 Concord Road, Sudbury) The Buzz: Boys and girls ages 10-14 are invited to step up to the line and take part in the local free throw contest. The winners will advance to the district contest with a chance to …
Friday, January 11, 2013
Our picks for things to do this weekend in and near Wayland, Weston, Sudbury and Acton.
Comedy-Hypnosis Show and Fundraiser When/Where: Friday, 7 p.m. at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School The Buzz: Hypnotist Dan Candell will invite audience members to either watch the show or be a part of it. Proceeds from ticket sales will support the Invisible Children organization. Price: $10 Coffeehouse with the Washed Up Beulah Band When/Where: Saturday, 8 p.m. at Acton Congregtional Church The Buzz: 1930s-40s radio Gospel music with rich vocal textures, syncopated rhythms, and train-whistle harmonies. Price: Adult tickets are $15, $12 in advance; children and seniors, $10 Storytime and a Farmers' Market When/Where: The Wayland Winter Farmers' Market is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and the Wayland Children and Parent's Association will …
Friday, January 4, 2013
A look at five events this weekend near Wayland, Weston, Sudbury and Acton.
PEEP Science Adventures: Little Builders When/Where: Drop-in beginning Saturday, 10 a.m. at the Children's Discovery Museum (177 Main St., Acton) The Buzz: Kids of all ages will have the opportunity to explore structure and design while building with a variety of materials. What works best for toy-car bridges? What about action figure towers? Come find out! Price: Free with admission. Sunday Afternoons at Goodnow Welcomes Guy Van Duser and Billy Novick Jazz Duo When/Where: Sunday, 3 p.m. at Goodnow Library (21 Concord Road, Sudbury) The Buzz: This duo has been offering unique and skilled performances for more than 30 years throughout North America and Europe. Van Duser and Novick are also frequent guests on NPR's "A Prairie Home Companion…
Friday, December 14, 2012
There is much going on close to home this weekend.
Making Miracles Happen with Hank Phillippi Ryan and William Martin When/Where: Sunday, 8:30 a.m., 225 Boston Post Road, Sudbury The Buzz: Boston investigative reporter and president-elect of National Sisters in Crime Hank Phillippi Ryan will speak on a panel with NY Times Bestselling author William Martin at the 2nd Annual Congregation B’nai Torah Bagels and Books, about: her latest novel, her life as Boston’s premiere television investigative reporter and her new career as a bestselling thriller writer. Santa Ride/Food Drive in Acton When/Where: Saturday, 9 a.m., 7 Concord Road, Acton The Buzz: Santa will visit the neighborhoods of Acton from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The jolly fellow will ride in a vintage 1936 REO fire truck, escorted by the …
Friday, December 7, 2012
You know it's the holiday season when there are this many holiday-themed events going on so close to home.
Sudbury Art Association Holiday Market When/Where: Friday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Sudbury Crossing (428 Boston Post Road, Sudbury) The Buzz: Another chance to pick up a unique gift for the art lover in your life. Mixed media, pottery furniture and so much more will be displayed and for sale. Each piece is created by one of 25 artists with Sudbury Artisans. Price: Price Santa Visits The Happy Chocolatier When/Where: Saturday, noon to 3 p.m. at The Happy Chocolatier (509 Nagog Park, Acton) The Buzz: Well the buzz could be because of Santa or because of the chocolate fumes. Either way, it's probably worth heading out to this event. Price: A donation in support of the Beacon Santa organization is appreciated. Wayland Center Community …
